Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 3.70%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 3.70%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 22.22%

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 22.22%

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 18.52%

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.52%

None = 11.11%

Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 7.41%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 48.15%

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 25.93%

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 7.41%

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 7.41%

Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.70%

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 3.70%

None = 3.70%

On-the-Job Training

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.93%

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 25.93%

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 18.52%

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 18.52%

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

56.50

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

51.00

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Work Values

%

Subject

Description

66.67

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

66.67

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

61.17

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

55.50

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation: